Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist - QLD St Vincent's Private Hospital - Toowoomba

Job Description:

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia?

Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. Operating public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and significant outreach programs for marginalised people - St Vincent’s is uniquely positioned to lead and respond to the changes taking place around us.   Better and fairer care. Always

About the Opportunity:

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba is the largest acute private hospital on the Darling Downs. We are a 189-bed facility with highly experienced and skilled staff that work as a team to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to all our patients. Our services include medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, emergency, cardiac and rehabilitation. We are supported by comprehensive allied health services and advanced medical and diagnostic services. Pathology, radiology and pharmacy are also available on site, and our emergency department is open 24 hours, seven days a week.

As the Clinical Documentation Specialist, you will support and ultimately enhance the provision of patient centred care at St. Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba according to the Philosophy and Code of Conduct of St Vincent’s Health Australia.  The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDIS) is responsible for improving overall the quality and completeness of the medical record.

Things that work for you:

• Competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime

• Excellent salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum

• Free uniforms and training

• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision

• Free annual flu vaccination

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

• Access to Fitness Passport (FP)

Things that work for us:

• Registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) as a  Registered Nurse

• Ability to maintain collaborative and effective relationships with all multidisciplinary team members

• Strong commitment to improving the quality of clinical documentation.

• Ability to work flexibly within the Facility service

• Ability to participate in and support education activities and to contribute to the development of self and other team members

• Have a working knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations and legislation

• Have knowledge of the different funding models and applications of PHI contracts in regards to coding, DRGs and the impact of these, in relation to documentation.

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment. 

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation

Respectfully no agencies please.

Interested? Apply today if you have any questions, please reach out to Malcolm Casey, Director of Clinical Services 07 4690 4124 or Nicole Piper, Assistant Director of Clinical Services 07 4690 4485 or email nicole.piper@svha.org.au

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings.  SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and it is highly recommended that immunisation against VPD be undertaken for this role. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Nicole Piper

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

27 July 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

View Code of Conduct